MTLNOVEL Chapter 1388: Annoyance
Seeing her reputation ruined and the Fourth Prince unwilling to clarify matters for her, Situtu Qinger's heart was like dead ashes. She no longer cared about her image. The more Celestial Master Zhang advised her, the louder she cried, unable to stop.
Everyone was quite annoyed with her, and they left her behind, walking out of the room while loudly discussing among themselves...
"Truly shameless, committing thievery and still wanting the Fourth Son to cover for her."
"Nothing can be done, she relies on having an exceptionally beautiful but worthless exterior."
"Fortunately, the Fourth Prince is wise and didn't fall for it."
"Of course, who is the Fourth Prince? He has seen countless incomparable beauties. What is a Concubine-born Daughter to him?"
The sound of unrestrained discussions gradually faded into the distance.
Xuexue also followed behind everyone, walking out, with the Fourth Prince closely following behind...
"Xuexue, Xuexue, wait."
Situtu Xueer turned around, looking at him coldly: "Fourth Prince, is there something you need?"
"Xuexue, please don't use that tone with me, alright? I know in your heart, you love me. Marrying the War Prince, you were also forced into it." The Fourth Prince spoke with a narcissistic expression, considering how could the War Prince, that hideous creature, compete with him for a woman.
Moreover, with the support of both his imperial father and Empress Mother encouraging him to do as he pleased, the Fourth Prince felt even more fearless, believing that winning back Situtu Xueer was only a matter of time.
"Fourth Prince, do you know what you are saying?"
"Of course, I do."
"If these words reach the War Prince's ears, does the Fourth Prince understand the consequences?"
"...."
The Fourth Prince paused for a moment; he hadn't really considered this. However, he firmly believed that Situtu Xueer wouldn't betray him.
While he was in a daze, Xuexue, together with Zi Xia, had already walked far away.
After this little farce, the area where everyone was moving had shifted from the garden back to the hall.
As it was noon, the time for meals, servants were bustling back and forth between the hall and the kitchen, carrying food in their hands.
Xuexue had just sat down when the Fourth Prince appeared beside her like a ghost once again.
With so many people watching, Xuexue couldn't say much and could only pretend to eat her food as if nothing was amiss.
The Fourth Prince stared at Xuexue with eyes that seemed to emit electricity, not caring at all about the murmuring discussions around them...
"Hey! Wasn't it said that the Fourth Prince had feelings for the Second Miss? Why does it seem off?"
"With the character of the Second Miss? Hmph! She's not even fit to carry the Fourth Prince's shoes."
"Exactly, never mind the Concubine-born Daughter status, she's morally corrupt too."
The noble ladies whispered and discussed among themselves as they ate.
Though the voices were low, they could be heard clearly.
Standing behind Xuexue, Zi Xia looked quite indignant; these people were too much, gossiping endlessly, and calling themselves noblewomen, pah!
She bent slightly, leaning towards Xuexue's ear, and whispered: "Miss, look at the Fourth Prince's condition."
Xuexue didn't lift her head and continued to eat gracefully, her lips slightly parted: "Just treat him as air."
"But can't you hear what those gossips are saying?"
"Their mouths are on somebody else's body, people can say what they want, it's none of our business."
The Miss had an indifferent look as if it didn't concern her, leaving Zi Xia helpless. She could only straighten her back, standing behind Xuexue with an unwavering gaze. However, inwardly, she couldn't help but sigh, truly feeling more anxious than the Emperor himself, like a eunuch panicking.
Celestial Master Zhang and the madam sat at the prominent seats dining. Originally, there was a spot reserved for the Fourth Prince beside them, but he wasn't appreciative, insisting on sitting next to Xuexue, leaving them at a loss.